It’s not easy being a DIY-er. You find a way to use almost anything to make something completely new. Your mind is always active, coming up with super cool and creative DIY ideas, which is why we say, it’s not easy being a DIY-er! We’re sure you’re wondering what to do with whiskey barrels that…
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How To Bleach Wood
Do you have wood furniture in your home that you want to transform? Consider bleaching for a unique look. Wondering how to bleach wood? There may be many questions on your mind. You want to bleach wood when: You want to paint wood or wooden furniture in a color lighter than the originalStains on wood, such…
Easy Rustic Wood Crafts To Make | The Complete Guide for DIY Wood Projects
Whether you live in the city or the countryside, rustic decor has become a widely popular theme for decorating houses. Easy rustic wood crafts to make are all the rage right now. Wood is one of the most versatile materials out there . You can practically do anything to it to fit your need. You…
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Installing Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring continues to be a great choice for flooring, especially if you have a tight budget. Laminate costs less than other flooring options, but looks great and should last you a long time. But before you start on that laminate flooring project, here are some tips to know before installing laminate flooring. Tips To…
How to Age Shiny Metal
You know how much I love rustic. With the easy steps in this tutorial, you'll see how to age shiny metal buckets, trays, milk cans and more, to make them appealingly rustic. If you don't want to spend days or weeks scouring your local thrift shops for antique metal finds, then this post is for…
Paint Furniture without Sanding – Ways to Save Yourself the Time and Effort
Restoring furniture is such a fun, creative process that can help you transform an old furniture object and enhance its look. It’s quite an affordable option as well for refinishing furniture than having to purchase new things. As fun as this process is, the worst about restyling furniture is sanding! If you ask any furniture…
How to Make Mason Jar Oil Lamps
Mason jar oil lamps are a great DIY project. If you love to burn candles, you'll love these mason jar oil lamps even more. They're beautiful, customizable, and also smell amazing! Stick around while I show you how to make mason jar oil lamps. How To Make Mason Jar Oil Lamps You'll need these supplies…
Easy Rustic Christmas Art Projects You’ll Love To Display
Easy rustic Christmas decorations are just the thing for our Pickled Barrel readers who love the rustic look anytime of year. Join us as we look at some rustic projects to inspire your Christmas crafting. Grab the family, because these Christmas art projects are fun for everyone! Rustic Christmas Decorations Before we get started, why…
Incredibly Cute Rustic Jingle Bell Garland Ideas
What is it about jingle bells? Is it the shape, the sound, or the magical legend? Or is it all of the above? Whatever it is, we're hooked! So today at Pickled Barrel we have some incredibly cute rustic jingle bell garland ideas for your holiday home. Don't leave without taking a look at what…
Creative Halloween Crafts Made From Junk
Don't throw away those used cans, jars, paper scraps or toilet paper tubes! As far as Halloween crafts go, those things are all very useful. Let me show you some cute and creative Halloween crafts made from junk. Your kids will be pleased, and you'll feel good about recycling instead of adding to the landfill.…